Our traditional liturgy has a chanted responsive singing of a Psalm each Sunday. To me, this is a powerful and enjoyable part of our traditional worship services that I did not want to dispense of in our blended worship services but the format just did not fit. We tried several different approaches of including a [...]
Archive for the ‘Psalm of the Day’ Category
The Psalm of the Day
Posted: October 18, 2011 in How to Start, Psalm of the Day, Psalm of the Day, Resources1
Psalm 29 “The Thunder Psalm” (with “Awesome God”)
Posted: June 15, 2010 in Book I: 1-41, Old Testament, Psalm of the Day, Rich Mullins, Worship IdeaPsalm 29 is sometimes referred to as the “Thunder Psalm.” When I read this psalm, the chorus of “Awesome God” comes to mind. Here’s a responsive reading that combines both: Congregation Sings: Our God, is an awesome God, He reigns, over heaven and earth, with wisdom, power and love, our God is an Awesome God. [...]
Psalm 51 – “Change My Heart Oh God”
Posted: October 3, 2009 in Book II: 42-72, Psalm of the DayTags: Change My Heart Oh God, Eddie Espinosa, Psalm 51
For our Psalm of the day on 10/11, we have combined portions of Psalm 51 with the song “Change My Heart of God” by Eddie Espinosa. Here is the script that we will follow: Pastor: Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. All: Do not cast me [...]
Thy Word is a Lamp Unto My Feet
Posted: September 2, 2009 in Book V: 107-150, Michael W Smith, Psalm of the DayTags: Psalm 119, Thy Word
For our blended worship service on 9/13, we will be combining the song “Thy Word” by Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith with Psalm 119 as the Psalm of the Day. Here is the script that we will follow: Pastor: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. All: Oh, [...]
Psalm 84 and “Better is One Day”
Posted: July 29, 2009 in Book III: 73-89, Matt Redman, Psalm of the DayTags: Better is One Day, Matt Redman, Psalm 84
The Psalm of the Day for 8/9 is Psalm 84. Since this is a blended worship service for us, we will be combining a responsive reading of this Psalm with a contemporary song based on the Psalm. Here is our script: Psalm 84 & “Better is One Day” (Song #23 in the “Best of the [...]
Any Ten-Stringed Lyre Players Out There?
Posted: October 15, 2008 in Book I: 1-41, Paul & Rita Baloche, Psalm of the DayTags: I Will Celebrate, Lyre, Psalm 33, Rita Baloche
Psalm 33 Instructions: Part of this is a conversation between the Pastor & a Lay Reader conversing with each other in front of the congregation. The congregation is witnessing and listening to the conversation. Pastor: Sing joyfully to the LORD, you righteous; Lay Reader: it is fitting for the upright to praise him. [...]
All Creatures of Our God and King / Psalm 104
Posted: June 29, 2008 in Book IV: 90-106, General, Multi-Part Reading, Psalm of the DayTags: All Creatures of Our God and King, Psalm 104
Responsive Psalm Reading (from Psalm 104) spliced together with the hymn: “All Creatures of Our God and King” (sung to CW #171 – “A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing”) Here’s an idea using a hymn (both spoken; then sung) spliced together with a Psalm read responsively. The hymn is first read so that [...]
